Question on the usage of SSD

[hellspawn_one]

i intend to get a SSD and a WD green HDD.... my initial intention is to install windows on the SSD... but should I install the games (like BF3) on the SSD or the HDD?

 

[watzup_ken]

If you have sufficient storage, it will be good to stash a few of the most played games on the SSD. That will help to reduce the loading times.

 

[hellspawn_one]

If you have sufficient storage, it will be good to stash a few of the most played games on the SSD. That will help to reduce the loading times.

that's the thing... the decision will affect the size of the SSD to get... and SSDs are not cheap

 

[skyline72]

Install games and often used applications on the SSD.

 

[hellspawn_one]

one more question that pop into my head... does it make a difference if i use SSD at all compared to HDD for OS?

 

[deepblue_82]

one more question that pop into my head... does it make a difference if i use SSD at all compared to HDD for OS?

of coz.. thats the main point.. rather then games in ur ssd.. ur OS must be in there.. ur start up windows loading times could be under 10s...

 

[tony_ong]

yes! i upgrade my laptop's hdd to ssd and it boots way faster. program also load much faster too

 

[alaska]

Hi, is it possible to delete content fron ssd to free up space?

 

[Athrun88]

Hi, is it possible to delete content fron ssd to free up space?

If u have redundant stuff like games that u stopped playing, why not?

 

[hellspawn_one]

soooo... it is still recommended to install games into the SSD rather than the HDD?

 

[xusykl]

it is recommended to install most played games on ssd.
but still depends on your ssd size and budget.

my advice is just get something within your budget and decide which games to put into it later.

 

[Mclairs83]

how much are u willing to fork out?

SSD prices are shooting up.. if u don't need it now then you wait.

 

[watzup_ken]

one more question that pop into my head... does it make a difference if i use SSD at all compared to HDD for OS?

When you wanna get an SSD, you MUST install the OS on it man. Unless you are using it as cache with Intel's Smart Response. The difference is significant. I rather give up the SSD space to the OS than to games honestly.

Not sure what size you are planning to get. If you are just getting it primarily for OS and applications, I think 128GB may be sufficient, depending on user. I personally recommend 240 - 256GB if you are planning on installing games on it. Just install those commonly used apps/ games on it. In fact, all my applications run off my SSD. Games, it depends whether I think I will play it often. After all, SSD will not boost the frame rates, rather it will just give you a faster load time.

 

[JasonX]

Imo, install apps & games that are heavy on random read/writes operations. This is where ssd shines the brightest over hdd. Also install heavily used apps & all drivers in ssd.

In my case, i've installed my OS, internet browsers, drivers(gpu...etc), common apps...etc. Most games won't matter much whether u installed in ssd or hdd. There are a few exceptions such as diablo 3, which really see a marked improvement on ssd.

 

[BaChorMee]

Hi, I have some questions on SSD drives.

Currently I am storing my dramas + movies onto my external hard drive and USB out to my TV. The format of the drive is FAT32 which means i am limited to files < 4GB.

I have tried to format to EX-FAT or NTSF in order to store bigger files however my TV is unable to read this format.

Hence I can only watch files < 4GB on my comp instead of on TV.

As my collection gets bigger, I was thinking of getting an SSD instead. My question is, would my TV recognize the USB input from an SSD drive?

 

[davidktw]

Hi, I have some questions on SSD drives.

Currently I am storing my dramas + movies onto my external hard drive and USB out to my TV. The format of the drive is FAT32 which means i am limited to files < 4GB.

I have tried to format to EX-FAT or NTSF in order to store bigger files however my TV is unable to read this format.

Hence I can only watch files < 4GB on my comp instead of on TV.

As my collection gets bigger, I was thinking of getting an SSD instead. My question is, would my TV recognize the USB input from an SSD drive?

As your collection gets larger, you should be spending more on capacity rather than performance. Besides SSD will not be beneficial to the kind of streaming requirement in your case. Don't waste your money where you get no benefits

 

[BaChorMee]

Quite true. Thanks so much for your advice. Probably will go for a bigger capacity hard drive instead.

 

[hellspawn_one]

When you wanna get an SSD, you MUST install the OS on it man. Unless you are using it as cache with Intel's Smart Response. The difference is significant. I rather give up the SSD space to the OS than to games honestly.

Not sure what size you are planning to get. If you are just getting it primarily for OS and applications, I think 128GB may be sufficient, depending on user. I personally recommend 240 - 256GB if you are planning on installing games on it. Just install those commonly used apps/ games on it. In fact, all my applications run off my SSD. Games, it depends whether I think I will play it often. After all, SSD will not boost the frame rates, rather it will just give you a faster load time.

I'm thinking of either 120GB or 240GB... but depends on the cost also... need to see how much i spend on the video card...